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Earl Stapp Obituary
Mar. 10, 1942 - Jan. 5, 2012
Earl Lee Stapp, 69, stepped into the arms of his Savior on Thursday, Jan. 5, after a short illness.
Earl was born the youngest of four to Mary and Opless Stapp in Tolleson, Arizona, on March 10, 1942, while the family was moving to CA. He grew up in Hughson and attended local schools.
Earl spent much of his life outdoors, driving fork lifts, building homes, and working for the Turlock Irrigation District. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent many happy hours riding horses, steer roping, and camping in the mountains. He was a committed Christian and attended Monte Vista Chapel. He cherished his family and many friends, and enjoyed wood working and the CA SIRS.
Earl is survived by his children Paige Stapp, Lynee and husband Mario Travalini, Becky and husband Mike Murrow, and Keith Stapp, as well as his brother John Stapp. Grandchildren include Trevor Rico, Tristen Travalini, Sonja and Kaleb Hedstrom, and Ian Stapp. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn, his parents Mary and Opless Stapp, and siblings Clell Passmore and Virginia Denman.
Memorial services will include private burial at Turlock Cemetery followed by a public memorial service at Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA. at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 10. Memorials can be sent to United Samaritans in Hughson, CA.
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Jackie and Rosila
January 13, 2012
Earl was a wonderful man! He would come to Hughson onThursdays and help prepare the meals for the United Samaritans lunch truck. He brought much joy to us here with his many tales! We will miss him. God speed...
Wassum
January 11, 2012
Earl was a great person... In his young life he worked on our family ranch and would talk for hour's about horses and peaches he was a great talker and a better listener.... God speed
Lynda Adams
January 10, 2012
Paige and Family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man and you are a very special family. May God be with all of you. JoAnn and Lynda Adams
Mike & Susie Keckler
January 9, 2012
Earl was a great friend and buddy to us and to my dad, Lefty. Earl and Mike loved to share fishing stories while Earl and dad loved to share horse stories. Although we will miss him, we celebrate his homecoming with the Lord.
Teri
January 9, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Red, Ellen, & David StClair
January 9, 2012
Earl was a special friend & neighbor. We would see him daily driving up & down Sperry Road checking on the progress of his restaurant. He kept the neighborhood informed & was our "Neighborhood Watch". We will miss him, but know he is in a better place with God The Father. Happy Trails, Earl!
Jamie and Trisha Kincaid
January 8, 2012
Earl it was a blessing to have met such a wonderful family. We are lucky to have shared great times with you.
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